Which of the following authors is “often regarded as one of…

Which of the following authors is “often regarded as one of the pioneers of American realism. His works reflect the realities of life along the Mississippi River and provide insights into the culture and social issues of the time. He focused on everyday life and the experiences of ordinary people, moving away from the romanticism that characterized much of earlier American literature.”

Which is the following author’s “writing often explored the…

Which is the following author’s “writing often explored the lives of the working class, the marginalized, and the struggles of the Great Depression and World War II, giving voice to those who were often overlooked or ignored by society.” Through novels, he/she “shed light on the harsh realities of poverty, inequality, and social injustice, humanizing the experiences of those affected by these issues.” 

This author (and his/her works) are “known for poetry focuse…

This author (and his/her works) are “known for poetry focused on the lives of ordinary people, often depicting personal failure, isolation, and the complexities of human nature, with a particularly melancholic and sometimes ironic tone, often exploring themes of disillusionment, social masks, and the struggle to find meaning in a seemingly mundane world; his/her characters are often seen as flawed and trapped in their own inner turmoil, making him/her a significant figure in the early modernist movement in American poetry.”

Which author “was influential to America and American litera…

Which author “was influential to America and American literature primarily for his role as an educator, author, and advocate for African American advancement in the post-Reconstruction era. As the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, he emphasized vocational training and economic self-reliance, promoting the idea that African Americans could gain respect and equality through hard work and education.”